Saucy Drumsticks Thighs
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Saucy Drumsticks Thighs! This crowd-pleasing recipe features tender, juicy chicken drumsticks and thighs, perfectly seasoned with a medley of spices including paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pan-seared to golden perfection, the chicken is then smothered in a rich, savory-sweet sauce made with ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of smoked paprika for depth. Finished in the oven to lock in flavor and topped with a glossy, thickened glaze, these saucy chicken pieces are perfect for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up every last bite. Ready in under an hour, this one-pan meal isn’t just delicious—it’s also wonderfully easy to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken drumsticks and thighs dry with paper towels. Season them evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Return the seared chicken pieces to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a serving platter.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Place the skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat and stir the slurry into the sauce. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken pieces and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm with your favorite sides like rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.2 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.7 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1470 mg | 490% | |
| Sodium | 9525 mg | 414% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.9 g | ||
| Protein | 377.7 g | 755% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 4321 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
